Events of the Berlin Blockade Flashcards

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What was the Berlin Blockade?

It was when the Soviet Union tried to cut off West Berlin in 1948–49 by blocking all land and water routes from the Western zones of Germany.

When did the Berlin Blockade begin?

It began on 24 June 1948, when the Soviet Union ordered all traffic to West Berlin to be stopped.

Which part of Berlin was cut off by the Berlin Blockade?

West Berlin, the sectors controlled by the USA, Britain and France, was cut off from the rest of Germany.

Which transport routes into West Berlin did the USSR close during the Berlin Blockade?

They closed roads, railways and canals linking the Western zones of Germany to West Berlin.

What happened to West Berlin’s electricity at the start of the Berlin Blockade?

The Soviets cut electricity supplies from the Eastern zone, causing power cuts and blackouts in West Berlin.

Roughly how many people in West Berlin were affected by the Berlin Blockade?

About 2 million West Berliners, plus Allied troops, were left without normal supplies.

What main supplies could no longer reach West Berlin by land because of the blockade?

Food, fuel and other basic goods could not be brought in by road, rail or canal.

Which routes into West Berlin were not closed by the Soviets during the Berlin Blockade?

The three air corridors to West Berlin stayed open, so planes could still fly in.

How did Soviet troops on the ground enforce the Berlin Blockade?

They set up roadblocks and checkpoints, stopped Western trains and lorries, and turned them back from West Berlin.

How long did the Berlin Blockade last, and when did it end?

It lasted about 11 months, from 24 June 1948 until 12 May 1949.

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